Nursing Home
Over his cooked carrots, Ronald asked the rest of the table who the new guy was. One them said it … Continue reading Nursing Home
Category: stories
School Zone
School Zone Jack smashed the alarm clock. It was 6 a.m. Jack, like every other weekday morning, rolled out of … Continue reading School Zone
Oreste’s Curse
Oreste’s Curse The first tremor hit just before dawn. Oreste, unsure if he was dreaming, got out of bed and … Continue reading Oreste’s Curse
Starvation
Starvation Rogério fasted. He fasted to the brink starvation and death. Finally, in this state of forced deprivation, emaciation and … Continue reading Starvation
Being Well
Being Well The doctor recorded Francis’ vitals. He told her she wasn’t well. “I know it,” Francis wheezed.. “My blood … Continue reading Being Well
No Intent
No Intent Her first baby, Francis, died by drowning. As an infant, his mother had left him alone in the … Continue reading No Intent
Chili Parlor
Chili Parlor Clive had been a high school teacher before he got caught fooling around with one of the cheerleaders … Continue reading Chili Parlor
Couple in the Crowd
Couple in the Crowd Kevin knew the score. All he had to do was call Ally and she’d have her … Continue reading Couple in the Crowd
The Consultant
The Consultant The doorbell rang. In his sleeping shorts and flip flops, Irvin got up to answer the door. Outside, … Continue reading The Consultant
The Cutler & the Cobbler
The Cutler & the Cobbler The cutler sold his business to his apprentice. Then he took the proceeds from its … Continue reading The Cutler & the Cobbler
